The proposed contribution identifies three possible operational principles, which can be articulated through three design actions (as potential general recommendations) for Alpine transitions.
Colossus with feet of clay : Tropical alpine columnar cacti braving the cold and facing global changes
Investigation into the multiple threats to the giant columnar cactus emblematic of the Bolivian altiplano
Forest maturation and its drivers on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Forests on the Tibetan Plateau tended to mature during the past 50 years, and climate change exerted more impacts after 1998.
Five years of a multi-taxon biodiversity monitoring in an Alpine region: lessons learned, and results obtained
Since 2019, Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol has been surveying species groups sensitive to climate and land-use change. The results and technological innovations in monitoring are discussed.
Climate Change and Increasing Anthropogenic Pressure: Impact on Biodiversity and Stability of the Western Ghats Mountain Ecosystem
This study focuses on the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on the stability and biodiversity of the Western Ghats Mountain and its forests and analyses the related policies.
Bedload transport capacity evolution under climate change in Alpine catchments
In glacierized catchments, bedload transport capacity is controlled by snow- and icemelt water. We estimate here the evolution of maximum bedload volumes under the action of climate change.
Evaluating Community Structure and function in the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest for Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Using a Permanent Plot
A ten hectare permanent enables long-term monitoring of woody individuals, providing insights into species distribution, adaptation strategies, and sustainable forest management under climate change.
Mountain Greening in Alpine Catchments: Evaluating Vegetation Transitions and Environmental Controls on Hydrology
Vegetation shifts alter soil moisture in alpine regions, with pioneer plants retaining less water than grasslands, shrubs and Forest.
Plant’s Contributions to People and the Future of Post-Glacial Ecosystems
Understanding Plant’s Contributions to People (PCP) is essential for guiding conservation strategies and ensuring the sustainable transformation of emerging post-glacial ecosystems.
Glacier Retreat and the Restructuring of Ecological Networks
Glacier retreat reshapes biodiversity, ecological networks, and ecosystem functions. Understanding these shifts is crucial for conserving biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems in mountain regions